Blogger App

So I was quite surprised to see that the official Blogger iOS was just launched. I'm currently using the app to post this. I wonder if the wait has been worthwhile. Editing old posts just show html. Hmm...

Blogger new interface for iPads

testing... ipad on new blogger interface. And it works!

How to stop and quit smoking? Wait, is that even possible?

I'm glad to say, yes, it is possible, and I'm the guinea pig who went through the whole process. Up until now, I am a proud non-smoker of one year and counting. So how did I do it? Well, I read a book. Yeah I know, I bet you're saying, "As if a book is gonna make me quit smoking, there are thousands of books, I've read thousand of books, yet I'm still a smoker". Well, maybe not, perhaps something like that. I tried this book and I wasn't even thinking of quitting at the time. The book I'm talking about is Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking and I assure you it works, IF you have an open mind and IF you have the slightest urge to quit smoking, which is what all smokers want to do secretly.

The book even urges you to smoke WHILE you read, and by the end of the book, you're a non-smoker. Sounds like bullshit right? Well, I was one of those smokers that tried to quit smoking only to start back in a few weeks. The more you get failed attempts the more you lose hope. I know I've been there and I'm grateful that I'm out of it, finally!

Basically, the book tells us about the smokers' addiction to nicotine, and how they are like drug addicts. The trick is to get rid of the nicotine from your body. And then, you need to change your mindset and you're done. No willpower needed and no withdrawals. Once you smoke that last cigarette, you're officially a non-smoker. Its all in the mind. Once you're in control of your mind, you can stop smoking, just like that. It worked for me and it should work for everyone.

I am now clean from cigarettes, and I reap all the benefits. Its liberating to know that I do not need a cigarette when I'm under stress, when I'm driving or even at non-smoking events. I save a LOT of money, and I feel healthier, and food tastes better. I guess, what I'm saying is, this book works and you should get it and read it and say good riddance to smoking. And nope, this is NOT a paid post.


Grab it from Amazon below, or if you want more info, check out www.allencarrseasyway.com

I won an iPad 2!

Oh wow oh wow I won an iPad 2, as the title says. It's really something amazing, I can't believe I actually won. So, how did I win it? By playing a game, called Angry Rhino Rampage, and getting the highest score by the time given. The thing is, I persevered and tried and tried, even if I wasn't confident that I can beat the highest score. The game puts you in control of a blue rhino and you can only jump and dash. Sounds simple, and looks simple, but its not. You have only two moves at your disposal, and you're suppose to stay alive as long as you can. So, the highest score I had was around 195k. Ok before I continue, gotta explain something first.

Actually, the contest previously ended but I failed to get anywhere the top score, which was 304k. I got number 6 or 7, and I thought, oh well, try again next time. The contest was over but the contestants didn't like the results because it looked like some people are manipulating the score. The developer, Milk Drinking Cow, had to make the decision to call off the contest, or, force the contestants to resubmit their score, with a video recording. I still didn't think anyone cheated though, so I suggested the first video to be given by the current winner instead of restarting the contest. That didn't happen. And that opened my window of opportunity that was sealed shut.

Videoing the gameplay can be a hassle. It really is. But here, I had a chance of winning an iPad 2. A free iPad 2. No need to spend anything. Free. No strings attached. I had to do it. I had hoped that, maybe, I can score my 195k run again, and perhaps, no one would beat that score on video. So, during the weekend, I took videos of my gameplay, several times, deleting and retaking the video. I did manage to get up to 168k before the weekend, and my target for the weekend was at least my 195k or higher, and boy oh boy I did get a higher score. 256,378 points to be exact. Not the 300k perfect run but a BIG leap from my old score. Check out the video of my 2am run down below. And if you want to try out Angry Rhino Rampage, there's a free version on the AppStore. Works with your iPhone and iPad.

And that was how I won an iPad 2. Nobody scored a higher score or submitted a video with a higher score. I won just like that, it was unbelievable. That day was my lucky day, I even won another two minor contests on that day.

You see, I've been wanting to win an iPad since it was released as I didn't want to buy it. I ended up buying an iPad during the launch here, since I couldn't win an iPad. Fortunately, law of attraction still works its wonders, and I didn't win an iPad but won an iPad 2 instead. The ironic thing is that I used my iPad to win an iPad 2.

Oh, and to those in Malaysia looking to buy the iPad 2, all signs are pointing towards 29th April launch. Some leaked info from a retailer (cough cough, Harvey Norman) is confirming that date. And the killer source is from Machines, as they posted a Facebook status asking to hire part-time workers for an "event" on 28th and 29th April on all of their outlets. Captain Obvious must be rejoicing! So, get your wallets ready. I probably won't get my iPad yet since its being posted from the States, but it would be great if it came in before my birthday.

Sorry for the long post. This was a big win for me hahaha. Now I just gotta wait for the iPad 2 to arrive and I'm good! Ciao!

First post of 2011

Hey there, I'm still alive and kicking, so this will be my first post for 2011. I'm currently blogging on my iPhone 4, testing out this free app called Blogbooster. There seems to be plenty of options, though I still wish I can compose a blog post via Safari. Sucks that you can't type anything after selecting the text box.

I'll end my post here, checking out how this post looks like on the PC..

Oh, this is me and Qeeb at the Empire.